Chevrolet Captiva recalls and safety
1 recalls · crash ratings 2011-2015 · 315 owner complaints
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The Chevrolet Captiva has 1 recall covering 3,150 vehicles as reported; model year 2012 is covered by the most (1). The 2015 Chevrolet Captiva earned 3 of 5 stars overall in crash tests (best version). Owners filed 1 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; electrical system is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
1
Most for 2012: 1
Units affected
3,150
As reported
Overall stars
3 of 5
Model year 2015
Complaints, 12 mo
1
0.0% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
10 rated versions, model years 2011 to 2015
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | SUV · AWD | 15.9% risk | |||
| 2015 | SUV · FWD | 18.5% risk | |||
| 2014 | SUV · AWD | 15.9% risk | |||
| 2014 | SUV · FWD | 18.5% risk | |||
| 2013 | SUV · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 15.9% risk |
| 2013 | SUV · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 18.5% risk |
| 2012 | SUV · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 15.9% risk |
| 2012 | SUV · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 18.5% risk |
| 2011 | SUV · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 15.9% risk |
| 2011 | SUV · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 18.5% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Chevrolet Captiva, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
1 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Electrical system139
- Engine98
- Unknown or other57
- Power train34
- Electronic stability control (esc)25
- Steering19
- Air bags14
- Complaints
- 315
- Crashes reported
- 10
- Fires reported
- 8
- People injured
- 19
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Chevrolet Captiva by component
- Steering1 · 3,150 units
Chevrolet Captiva recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2011 | Chevrolet Captiva, Captiva Sport (2011-2012): SteeringNo. 11V591000 | Fire | 3,150 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Captiva have?
1 recalls cover the Chevrolet Captiva, for 3,150 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is steering (1 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2015 Chevrolet Captiva?
3 of 5 stars overall (SUV): frontal crash 3, side crash 3 and rollover 4 stars, with a 15.9% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Chevrolet Captiva?
Electrical system: named in 139 of the 315 safety complaints about the Chevrolet Captiva, then engine (98). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.